Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Split pea soup is a comfort foot that sticks to your ribs, and this traditional recipe will serve it up just like your mom always made it…with the convenience of a slow cooker. For a vegetarian option, substitute low-sodium vegetable broth for part or all of the water and omit the ham bone.

Ingredients

1 (16 oz) pkg. of dried green split peas, rinsed

1 meaty ham bone (equivalent to about 2 c. of ham)

3 carrots, peeled and sliced

1/2 c. chopped onion

2 ribs of celery plus leaves, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 bay leaf

1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped, or 2 t. dried parsley flakes

1/2 t. fresh pepper

1 1/2 qt. hot water

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.

2. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 8-10 hours, until peas are very soft and ham falls off the bone.

Ingredients

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